After a less than ideal homestead, the Braves end it in fine fashion as the pitching shines on Sunday.
At this point, it seems fair to suggest the Braves will take a series however it comes without issue. And on Sunday, that is exactly what Charlie Morton delivered as he bounced back after a horrific outing to start the week against the Nationals. Yes, he did surrender five walks, but also only one hit and zero runs over six innings in a 3-1 win over the Athletics.
Another noteworthy development is that after the Braves scored nine runs in Saturday’s loss, they went 3-12 with runners in scoring position on Sunday. That may not seem significant, but with how bad the Braves have been in such situations in recent weeks, it is a noticeable improvement. Furthermore, the productivity of several hitters seems to be trending up, including Jarred Kelenic, Michael Harris II, and Matt Olson.
The Braves will enjoy a much needed off-day on Monday before they head out on the road.
Braves News
The Braves sent catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday after the game.
Bryce Elder likely had his most impressive performance of the 2024 season so far with 11 strikeouts for Gwinnett on Saturday.
The Braves certainly had more struggles than successes during the month of May.
Hurston Waldrep was very impressive in his Triple-A debut after being called up over the weekend:
Hurston Waldrep is back in Triple-A and showing out.
6 IP | 5 H | 3 R | 1 BB | 11 K pic.twitter.com/48wNpLRlrn
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) June 2, 2024
Sean Murphy adding a productive hit on Sunday was another indication the Atlanta upwards could be on its way to better results.
Braves Podcasts
David O’Brien and Eric O’Flaherty look at the latest with the Braves on “755 is Forever.”
@EOF34 and I will be doing a new #755Forever tonight at 10:30 p.m., discussing the #Braves’ homestand and week ahead. https://t.co/8A7iCFxumx
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 2, 2024
The latest episode of the Hammer Territory Podcast with Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman looks at how the Braves made the most of the weekend.
MLB News
Former Braves prospect Justyn Henry-Malloy is getting called up to the to the majors for the first time with the tigers. Henry-Malloy was part of the package that went to Detroit for Joe Jimenez before the 2023 season. Spencer Torkelson was sent down to the minors in a corresponding move.
The latest mlb.com Power Rankings are available, with the Braves showing up 7th on the list.
Juan Soto and the Yankees continue to emerge as arguably the best team in the American League with a weekend sweep of the Giants.
After their loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, the Phillies immediate attention was on the apparent hamstring injury to outfielder Brandon Marsh.
Many around baseball brought attention to the continued fight against ALS on Lou Gehrig Day, including honoring the amazing work of Sarah Langs and many others.
Former number 1 overall pick Henry Davis is headed back to the majors.
Reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell of the Giants is likely headed to the injured list with a groin injury.
Ross Atkins, the Blue Jays GM, indicates that trading Vlad Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette is not a sensible idea.
Phillies starter Ranger Suarez appears to have avoided major injury.
Gerrit Cole of the Yankees will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday.